Where to Stay in Bali: The Ultimate Guide for Every Type of Holiday

From the calm shores of Nusa Dua to the rice paddies of Ubud: our travel guide helps you narrow down where to stay in Bali. Bali isn’t one destination – it’s a patchwork of travel opportunities, loosely stitched together by winding roads and rice paddies. Seminyak brings restaurants and beach clubs; Ubud swaps sand for […]

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Fun in the Jungle: The Best Things to Do in Ubud

From temple visits and rice terrace treks to locally grown coffee tastings, these are the best things to do in Ubud, Bali’s cultural capital. In the foothills of central Bali, Ubud (whose name derives from the Balinese word Ubad, ‘medicine,’ for the abundance of medicinal plants in its jungles) has established itself as one of […]

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A Poolside Beach Club & Renowned Spa: This Luxe Canggu Hotel Has It All

One of the only true beachfront hotels in Bali’s surf capital, COMO Uma Canggu offers Ibiza-esque vibes together with a globally renowned wellness philosophy. Bringing COMO’s signature brand of understated elegance to Bali’s south coast is COMO Uma Canggu, a sleek, surfer-cool hotel where beach club days are mandatory (and daily fitness classes optional). From […]

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The Bali Hotel Where Every Room Feels Like an Upgrade

A 120-metre beachfront pool, Prohibition-era steakhouse and one of Bali’s largest rooftop bars – this is Double-Six Luxury Hotel, Seminyak. Double-Six Luxury Hotel is one of Luxury Escapes’ most consistently popular Bali stays. It brings together the things that make a Seminyak stay work: generous suites, a 120-metre lagoon pool, dining worth staying in for […]

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6 Reasons AYANA Segara Is Unlike Any Other Bali Escape

Here’s what to expect at the AYANA Segara resort, part of the AYANA estate with its 30 dining venues and bars, secluded beaches and 14 pools. The newest addition to the sprawling AYANA complex, the clifftop AYANA Segara is where laidback Cali vibes meet the best of Bali. It pairs sleek, contemporary design with sweeping […]

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Bali Jungle Resorts: Retreats Worth Leaving the Beach For

Bali’s best hotels aren’t all on the coast. These Bali jungle resorts trade white sand for rice terraces, waterfalls and rainforest canopy, without giving up luxury. Bali has more going on than its beaches. While the island’s most photographed hotels sit on cliffs over white sand, head inland and you’ll find jungle resorts just as […]

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8 Reasons Why This Nusa Dua Retreat is the Ultimate Private Pool Villa Escape

Balinese private pool villas with a personal butler: welcome to Kayumanis Nusa Dua Private Villa & Spa. A tranquil private villa resort on the doorstep of Nusa Dua Beach, Kayumanis Nusa Dua Private Villa & Spa embodies the ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ spirit like no other. From poolside sippin’ to private beach dippin’, here’s why this […]

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Luxury Escapes’ LuxList Travel Award Winners Are Crowned

It’s official: these are the best-loved resorts and destinations, ever. The votes have been counted and the winners of our inaugural Luxury Escapes LuxList Travel Awards are now revealed. From favourite Bali escapes to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, this is the very best of what luxury travel has to offer – as voted by you. Without further […]

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Grand Hyatt Bali: 7 Reasons This Is Our Top Bali Escape

An ocean-themed kids’ club, five lagoon pools and 650 metres of direct beach access: here’s why Grand Hyatt Bali is one of our most-booked Bali escapes. Grand Hyatt Bali pairs a Nusa Dua beachfront address with all-inclusive dining and unlimited free-flow drinks, which is why it’s one of Luxury Escapes’ all-time bestsellers. Spend an evening […]

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The Mulia Bali: Everything You Need to Know About This Iconic Resort

A three-in-one resort with arguably one of the best hotel buffets in the world: welcome to The Mulia Bali. Here’s everything to know for your visit to this multi-award-winning mega-resort on Nusa Dua’s beachfront. 1. It’s a three-in-one resort: The Mulia, Mulia Resort & Mulia Villas When you plan a stay at the Mulia complex, […]

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The Best Hotels in Bali for Every Type of Trip

Bali has more five-star hotels than almost anywhere in Asia. These are the ones actually worth booking. The best hotels in Bali have always drawn repeat visitors – but the island’s property landscape keeps shifting, with new openings in Uluwatu and Ubud raising the bar for both design and service. Here are the properties worth […]

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Things to Do in Labuan Bajo: Beyond the Komodo Dragons

Labuan Bajo is Indonesia’s gateway to Komodo National Park – and a destination worth exploring long after you’ve spotted your dragon. Reachable in little over an hour from Bali, Labuan Bajo is one of Indonesia’s fastest growing destinations, with increased connectivity and new resorts making a visit more compelling than ever. Most travellers arrive for […]